The masterpieces of Antoni Gaudi are all over the city of Barcelona. The legendary Spanish Catalan architect’s distinctive architectural style was greatly influenced by the organic forms of nature – no straight lines or sharp corners, a lot of curves. In other words, it’s timeless. One of the main draws for visitors to Barcelona is…
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The Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
One of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is the epitome of undying love and Mughal art, a masterpiece of perfect symmetry, balance and geometrical patterns. Overwhelmed with the grief of losing his beloved empress who died during the birth of their 14th child, Emperor Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the…
The Great Wall of China
As the Chinese saying goes, ‘He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a real hero.’ 不到长城非好汉 The Great Wall meanders through endless mountains and deserts, spanning across thousands of miles like the mystifying dragon. One of the architectural wonders of the world, sections of the fortifications were built as early as the…
Train Travel in India
Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world, transporting billions of passengers yearly. To many parts of India, it’s a convenient form of transport; though not our best train experience but a fascinating one. The busy train station in Delhi where we couldn’t find the way to meet our driver. It’s…
Streets of Delhi
The metropolis of Delhi has a population nearing 17 million and is one of the most populous in the world. As we toured around Delhi, the guide told us there is Old Delhi and New Delhi. Historic Mughal monuments like the imposing Red Fort and Jama Masjid are located in Old Delhi. On the other hand,…
Gong Xi Fa Cai! (by Casio EX-ZR1000)
We wish you and your family a sparkling Year of the Snake with abundant love, happiness, health and wealth! 大年初三~~恭贺新禧！ How’s your new year going so far? We are still in Ipoh for the next few days, relaxing, watching movies, chilling out at cafes, sniffing out yummy food… and armed with my pretty ZR1000 to…
Malaysia: Travel with Celcom
We crossed border and drove up from Singapore to Ipoh just a day before Chinese New Year reunion dinner, hoping there would be smooth traffic on the North-South Expressway. The first two hours was heavy downpour, for the rest of the journey we were snacking away, playing Candy Crush (yes, I wasn’t the driver), stopped…
Delicious @ Scotts Square
By Kelly Khong We were first attracted by its refreshing turquoise blue and white interior with quirky birdcages and stylized trees; Delicious at Scotts Square provides a great hangout for diners who are looking for a fusion of Asian and Western cuisine. Steve Allen, the Eastern & Oriental Creative Chef, and his team endeavour to…
Marine Life Park – the world’s largest oceanarium
Now we have the world’s largest oceanarium in terms of water volume at Resorts World Sentosa. The Marine Life Park brings together both wet and dry experiences with two world-class attractions – Adventure Cove Waterpark and S.E.A Aquarium. S.E.A Aquarium S.E.A Aquarium, the world’s largest aquarium, is home to 100,000 marine animals across over 800…
The Ritz-Carlton Staycation
While I’m having a ‘travel break’, The Ritz-Carlton at Millenia extended an invitation for a staycation last weekend. It was pure luxury and indulgence. No stress to wake up early to rush through the itinerary like a tourist but a relaxing getaway to pamper ourselves at the world-class hotel in the heart of Singapore. And…
